Reinildo Mandava

Mozambique’s Reinildo Mandava sets unwanted record in Sunderland draw

Mozambique’s Reinildo Mandava sets unwanted record in Sunderland draw

Mozambique defender Reinildo Mandava set an unwanted record after he was sent off in Sunderland's 1-1 Premier League draw with Aston Villa at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The 31-year-old has been ever-present for the newly-promoted Black Cats since his free transfer from La Liga giants Atletico Madrid in the summer. He failed to complete 90 minutes for the first time in the...

Done Deal: Sunderland sign Mozambique defender Reinildo

Done Deal: Sunderland sign Mozambique defender Reinildo

Sunderland on Tuesday announced the signing of Mozambique defender Reinildo Mandava on a two-year deal, Afrosport reports. Reinildo joins the Black Cats on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Spanish club Atlético Madrid. The 31-year-old seals a historic move to Wearside and is set to become the first Mozambican to play in the Premier League. “It is a dream come true because...

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La Liga: Mozambique’s Mandava on target for Atletico Madrid following AFCON 2023 exit

Reinildo Mandava got his name on the scoresheet for Atletico Madrid as they recorded a 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Wednesday night. The 30-year-old defender had been in action with Mozambique at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations where they narrowly missed on a maiden qualification to the knockout phase. Mandava scored in a 2-2 draw with Ghana and was once again...

AFCON 2023: Five stars that will be absent from the knockout phase

AFCON 2023: Five stars that will be absent from the knockout phase

The knockout phase of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations begins this evening when Southern African neighbours Namibia and Angola take on each other followed by fierce rivals Nigeria and Cameroon. There are lots of stars to look forward to, however Afrosport takes a look at five high profile names that will not feature in this part of the competition by virtue of exiting from the...